Riviere de Galets Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° S 57.46° E

Riviere de Galets Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riviere de Galets sea temperature is
24.3°C
1.2° 

Riviere de Galets surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Riviere de Galets surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,791 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riviere de Galets this week:

The surf forecast for Riviere de Galets over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riviere de Galets in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviere de Galets over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. We’re looking at Riviere de Galets here, and if you’re hoping for clean perfection, this stretch isn't giving it up easy. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 76°, which is a little gift, but the surf itself is going to be a fight against the wind for most of the run.

The opening days are pretty messy. Friday afternoon kicks off with a 7ft east swell, but that cross-shore breeze is chopping things up. It’s not going to be pretty. We carry that same theme right through the weekend. Saturday morning drops a bit to 6ft, but the wind is still ruining the surface. Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday, it stays around that 6-6ft mark, but the cross-onshore wind is just making it lumpy. There’s some long-period energy in there over the weekend, with 15-18 second intervals from the SSW, but it’s not doing us any favors with this wind. This is a spot where that long-period groundswell can line up nicely on the reef and point, but not with this chop on top. You’d be paddling for your life and getting nothing back.

Monday the 14th is more of the same, even a little worse. We’ve got 6ft and then dropping to 6ft, but the winds go onshore and it’s just poor. The energy is still moderate, but the quality is gone. Tuesday the 15th is a write-off too. The wind picks up to a fresh breeze, and it’s lumpy and cross-onshore. There’s a decent amount of energy in the water, but it’s unsurfable for a paddle.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Wednesday the 16th. The swell builds. We’ve got a SSW groundswell, and the period is still pushing 15-16 seconds. The combined energy jumps way up to over 5200 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. By Wednesday afternoon, the swell is up to a solid 10ft. This is big, and it’s blowing hard from the ESE. This is when the setup starts to look more interesting for a kiteboarder than a surfer. That cross wind on a 10ft reef break? It’s going to be a washing machine. This is expert-only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. Thursday isn't much better. The swell drops to 8ft, but the wind stays up, and the period drops right off to 9 seconds. That’s a big drop, and it’s going to turn it into a mess.

The following week, from Friday the 18th through to the end of the window, the energy settles down, but so does the quality. The swell drops back to that 3ft to 6ft range, but that east wind stays cross the whole time. There's a little blip on Wednesday the 23rd where the wind turns cross-offshore in the morning and it cleans up. The swell is 6ft at 16 seconds from the SW, and the energy is strong. That morning looks like the most surfable window of the whole run, but it’s still a marginal call. After that, it fades out again, small and wind-affected.

Honestly, the standout for the whole two weeks, if you have to pick one, is that Wednesday the 23rd morning. It’s the only time we get a clean look at the swell. The rest of it is a battle against the elements.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

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Wednesday
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E
9
1.3
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
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8
1.7
SSW
17
2.2
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16
2.3
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16
3
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15
2.2
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14
2.5
ESE
9
2.4
ESE
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2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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916
1275
1095
755
1775
1626
1821
1285
975
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975
1644
2414
2486
3360
1886
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803
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
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20
E
20
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20
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High Tide
00:57AM0.81m
1:18PM0.79m
1:25AM0.78m
1:39PM0.78m
1:50AM0.73m
1:58PM0.75m
2:14AM0.66m
2:17PM0.71m
2:35AM0.59m
2:35PM0.66m
2:56AM0.52m
2:52PM0.60m
3:13AM0.45m
Low Tide
6:55PM0.08m
7:09AM0.02m
7:23PM0.07m
7:33AM0.06m
7:50PM0.08m
7:54AM0.11m
8:16PM0.10m
8:12AM0.16m
8:40PM0.14m
8:25AM0.21m
9:04PM0.19m
8:31AM0.26m
9:28PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Riviere de Galets Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Riviere de Galets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riviere de Galets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riviere de Galets surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Riviere de Galets) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Riviere de Galets may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Riviere de Galets is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Curepipe. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Curepipe. Curepipe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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